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Power & Plates 

Welcome to “Power & Plates,” where strength and nutrition come together to fuel your journey to peak performance. Dive into cutting-edge insights, actionable tips, and recipes designed to empower your wellness goals and illuminate your path to success.

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Travel Nutrition: How to Stay on Track on the Road or in the Sky

Travel doesn’t have to throw your goals off track. Start with small wins — pack that protein bar, sip your water, and build in some flexibility. In this article we’ll go through some basic tips that help you keep your goals in mind while your environments change.

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What Happens in Your Body After a High-Carb Meal?

Carbohydrates don’t just spike your energy — they set off a powerful metabolic chain reaction that fuels performance, recovery, and growth. Learn how to time your carbs like an athlete and turn every meal into a tool for success.

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Fueling Performance: Why Carbohydrates Matter for Exercise

Carbohydrates are your body’s premium fuel for high-intensity and endurance training — they sustain energy, delay fatigue, and keep your muscles performing at their best. Under-fueling can tank your performance and lead to burnout, so fueling smart starts before you even lace up.

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Science In Strides

You’ve heard of fat-burning zones and HIIT, but what if a game-changer for endurance, metabolism, and longevity lies in something slower? Enter Zone 2 training — the sweet spot where your body efficiently burns fat, builds mitochondrial power, and improves metabolic flexibility. It’s the training pace that feels almost too easy — but that’s exactly the point.

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, spending time in Zone 2 could be your smartest move yet. Read to train smarter, not harder?

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We Have Taco Bell at Home

Craving Takeout? This Macro-Friendly CrunchWrap Delivers Big Flavor and Better Fuel

Sometimes you want something crunchy, cheese, and fully loaded — without the mystery ingredients or post-meal regret. Enter: the macro-friendly CrunchWrap. Inspired by a fast-food favorite, but built to fuel your goals. This recipe packs high-quality protein, smart carbs, and satisfying crunch into a perfectly foldable handheld.

Whether you’re in a cut, chasing performance gains, or just need a meal prep win, this CrunchWrap passes the macro- and vibe-check. Bonus? You won’t believe how easy it is to make at home.

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Nutrition Guide for Strength & Power Athletes

Strength and power athletes require strategic fueling to optimize performance, enhance recovery, and sustain long-term progress. Learn how to balance macronutrients, time meals effectively, and adjust your nutrition for muscle growth, weight management, and peak performance.

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What is a Macronutrient?

When it comes to fueling your body, calories tell you how much you’re eating - but macronutrients tell you what it’s made up of. Macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, and fat) are the foundation of your diet, each playing a critical role in energy production, muscle growth, metabolic health, and recovery.

Want to learn how to structure your plate for better results? It starts with understanding your macros.

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